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OV05 OMM

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,391 mi
Last recorded44,391 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OMM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 44,391 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 44,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 40,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 38,118 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,739 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,720 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion LH fork leg (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2016 35,606 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 32,481 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,960 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,648 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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OV05 OMM is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,660 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 OMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 OMM registered?

OV05 OMM is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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